Bach Chorales Categorized By Hymn Tunes

This page presents virtually all of Bach's 4-part chorales (nearly 400) categorized according to their specific "Hymn Tune." Choir directors, organists, and hymnody scholars are well aware of "Hymn Tunes"; however, this term may be new to the general public and to most pianists. Basically, a "Hymn Tune" is the specific melody Bach used for his chorales, which may include chorales that bear different titles. Below are Bach's chorales categorized alphabetically according to their Hymn Tunes.